Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Funereal

//fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to a funeral.

    "From the belfries far and near the funereal deathbell tolled unceasingly while all around the gloomy precincts rolled the ominous warning of a hundred muffled drums punctuated by the hollow booming of pieces of ordnance."

  2. 2
    Similar to or befitting the mood or elements of a funeral: slow; black colors; formal; dignified or solemn. figuratively

    "A funereal gloom prevailed over the whole ſcene."

Adjective
  1. 1
    suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French funerail, from Latin funereus + -al.

See also for "funereal"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: funereal